“I thought about how odd it is for billions of people to be alive, yet not one of them is really quite sure of what makes people people. The only activities I could think of that humans do that have no animal equivalent were smoking, body-building and writing. That's not much, considering how special we seem to think we are.”
This book delves into the consequences of a society that has moved beyond religious beliefs, examining the impact on culture, ethics, and personal identity. more
Douglas Coupland is a Canadian novelist born on December 30, 1961. His works depict the complexity of modern society with a unique perspective and style, particularly focusing on personal identity, consumer culture, and technological development. His notable works include 'Generation X' and 'Shitty Millennial'. more
“Lest we forget: It is easy to be human, very hard to be humane”
“What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person.”